$50 panhead for 10x42s

[goathunter]

Can anyone recommend a tripod panhead for a stout set of 10x42s with a top budget of $50?

I had a Benro S2 bought on ebay for $50 but it's looking like a scam.

Now I have been looking at Promaster 5160 from SandSarchery.com and all the low end ones on BHPhotoVideo.

Don't want to break the bank, but I don't want garbage. I'd appreciate hearing anyone's experiences.

EDIT - also - do I want a fluid, video, or pan and tilt head? I don't know the difference

 

[Bowtech1]

I would watch for a used Manfrotto 700RC2. Great head. Sells new for $80-$100 but both my friend and I were able to snag a couple on eBay that are in great shape for $50. Used mine with 15x56s and an 82mm spotter and it worked great.

 

[Northernpiker]

Vanguard PH-111 used for about $50 is a decent head.

 

[Brian Fahs]

Monfrotto rc2. I have 3 of them.

 

[machinethomas]

I recently got a Schonfeld pan head. It's got a large knob on the side for adjustments. Seems like it would be plenty adequate for 10x42's. I've been running my 65mm spotter on it.

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[machinethomas]

Also, the Schonfeld I mentioned above is right around $40 new. I haven't used it extensively but seems nice and smooth. I've yet to put it through its paces though. Just wanted to throw it out there.


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[CM]

I agree with the 700rc2, they are nice and can be found for $50 if you are patient.

 

[goathunter]

machinethomas - I just ordered the schonfeld tripod! 1.8lbs pretty excited about it. I read one review about the schonfeld plate on the panhead having a little slop in it - do you notice that?

 

[wildcat33]

I agree with the 700rc2, they are nice and can be found for $50 if you are patient.

Anyone got a weight on this one? BH video has it at 1.14lbs, that sound right?

 

[machinethomas]

machinethomas - I just ordered the schonfeld tripod! 1.8lbs pretty excited about it. I read one review about the schonfeld plate on the panhead having a little slop in it - do you notice that?

The only thing I've noticed is the plate seems like it wants to wiggle a little. I just got the small carbon legs as well. Seems like a solid little set up for the money. I'm really impressed with the legs, and the head seems good for the money. You'll have to update with your thoughts.


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[goathunter]

I checked out a manfrotto 700 at sportsman's yesterday and my impression is that thing is big! The handle is huge, I would want to cut it down

 

[d90rick]

I have the promaster form s&s and really like it. I got with the slik tripod they have. Real nice imho

 

[jr87mustang]

I have the Promaster as well.....really smooth and works great